How do you pronounce Laertes?

Laertes is pronounced as lye ER teez.

What is the origin of the name Laertes?

The name Laertes is of Greek origin.

Laertes Name Meaning, Origin, Pronunciation, and Ranking

Q: What does the name Laertes mean?

The name Laertes is a male name of Greek origin that means "The father of Odysseus and Ophelia's brother in Shakespeare's tragedy - Hamlet.".

What does Laertes mean?

The name Laertes is commonly a male name from the "Greek" origin that means "The father of Odysseus and Ophelia's brother in Shakespeare's tragedy - Hamlet.".

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Laertes is lye ER teez.

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Numerology of Laertes

Lucky Number3

3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!

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The name Laertes means "The father of Odysseus and Ophelia's brother in Shakespeare's tragedy - Hamlet.". Explore other names with related meanings:

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Quick Facts

Name	Laertes
Gender	Male
Meaning	The father of Odysseus and Ophelia's brother in Shakespeare's tragedy - Hamlet.
Origin	Greek
First Letter	L
Characters	7
Pronunciation	lye ER teez
Syllables	3
Lucky Number	3
Popularity	61897
Ranking	#10740

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